The Middle East recorded sustained merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first quarter with 196 deals valued at $23.3 billion being announced compared to 207 deals worth $31.3 billion last year. UAE accounted for 33 transactions valued at $2.2 billion, down from 52 deals in Q1 2025, said a report.
Emirates NBD Bank and RBL Bank Limited today announced the successful completion of Emirates NBD’s acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately $2.75 billion (~INR 260 billion).
BlueFive Capital, a global alternative investment platform, has announced it has completed the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in Massar Solutions from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa). Following the deal, Solutions+, a UAE-based consulting company, will retain the remaining 51% ownership stake.
Travel Counsellors, one of UK’s top technology platforms for travel entrepreneurs, said it has inked a deal for the strategic acquisition of Canadian group - The Travel Agent Next Door - thus creating a transatlantic leader in the travel operator market.
